Fan-favorite FB Michael Robinson returns to Seahawks

Fullback Michael Robinson, a fan favorite who was a captain for the Seahawks until he got cut before the start of the season, says he has re-signed with Seattle as the team faces injuries at the position.

While the Seahawks have not yet announced signing Robinson, he tweeted Tuesday morning that he is “finally back to work” with a contract signed, “sealed and delivered.”

Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, who has been starting all year, went down with a hamstring injury during last Thursday’s win at Arizona and is likely out for several weeks. The backup, rookie Spencer Ware, has been inactive with an ankle injury for most of the season.

Updated 11:05 a.m.: The Seahawks announced that Robinson has been added to the 53-man roster. To make room for him, the team placed Ware on injured reserve.

Robinson, 30, lost his spot on the team in August after missing the end of the preseason with an illness. He was set to earn a $2.5 million base salary if he started the season on Seattle’s roster, and his cut from the squad likely had to do more with finances than his skillset.

Through last season, Robinson had been an integral piece of Seattle’s rushing attack since he arrived in 2010, having already played four years for the San Francisco 49ers. In 2011, he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl despite carrying the ball just four times, instrumental in finding holes and blocking tacklers for running back Marshawn Lynch.

Robinson is well known for his veteran leadership and for his animated pre-game speeches to pump up his teammates. He also produces the much-watched “Real Rob Report” video series on YouTube, in which he casually interviews his teammates and gives fans a peek inside the Seahawks locker room.

Sign, sealed and delivered! Finally back at work! Thanks 12th Man for all your support.